RCL reflection for Proper 6, Year B. June 16, 2024. Seeing that this is Father’s Day, you might want to preach instead on the readings for Proper 8. But if Proper 6 is on tap, the readings from Ezekiel and Mark have a lot to say about how God gives growth. Pastor Rob Blezard explores. (Photo: Wordridden, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, Proper 6, June 13, 2021
Once someone encounters the richness of Jesus’ teaching through parables, its like an entire new world opens up—a world beyond dualism and using scripture as a cudgel. They will begin to truly see what the kingdom of heaven is like now.
Revised Common Lectionary Reflection, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 6, Year B, June 17, 2018
How does faith grow? How does the Body of Christ flourish and bear fruit? The answer lies far beyond reason and logic and is found/experienced only while resting in the heart of God. This week’s lessons offer some countercultural (and counterintuitive) ideas on the subject. (Photo: IH, Creative Commons)
Lectionary Reflection for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 17, 2012
Do you feel more like a tiny seed or a giant cedar tree? Wonder how anything can possibly grow from your paltry faith, your singular action, or your tiny congregation? The lessons this week have a hopeful word for you, so do read on. (Photo by jakeliefer used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)
